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Vegetable Gardening in the Rogue Valley   

This course will teach beginning gardeners and those new to the Rogue Valley to grow vegetables year-round from seed selection to harvesting. The emphasis is on science-based information and “how to” techniques to enable students to grow a successful garden the first year. More experienced gardeners may learn more advanced techniques to improve their vegetable gardening skills. Students will be asked to read assigned pages from the text: “Garden Guide for the Rogue Valley: Vegetables, Berries and Melons” by Jackson County Master Gardeners (OSU Extension), 2017. Class topics include: seed starting, soil, growing cool- and warm-weather crops, cane fruit (berries), controlling pests and diseases, fertilizing, irrigation, composting, harvesting and much more. Classes include slides, lectures, demonstrations, equipment exhibits, class discussion and Q&A. 
 
NOTE:  “Garden Guide for the Rogue Valley: Vegetables, Berries and Melons” by Jackson County Master Gardener Association (OSU Extension), 2017 is available from local retailers for about $20 or can be from the Jackson County Library. This text is not required but is highly recommended.
 

  • Vegetable Gardening in the Rogue Valley – In-Person
  • Item Number: W25REC112M
    Dates: 1/9/2025 - 2/27/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 8
    Maximum Enrollment:  34
    Seats Available:  2
    Building: Medford Higher Education Center
    Room: Room 118
    Instructor: Susan Koenig
    This course will teach beginning gardeners and those new to the Rogue Valley to grow vegetables year-round from seed selection to harvesting. The emphasis is on science-based information and “how to” techniques to enable students to grow a successful garden the first year. More experienced gardeners may learn more advanced techniques to improve their vegetable gardening skills. Students will be asked to read assigned pages from the text: “Garden Guide for the Rogue Valley: Vegetables, Berries and Melons” by Jackson County Master Gardeners (OSU Extension), 2017. Class topics include: seed starting, soil, growing cool- and warm-weather crops, cane fruit (berries), controlling pests and diseases, fertilizing, irrigation, composting, harvesting and much more. Classes include slides, lectures, demonstrations, equipment exhibits, class discussion and Q&A. 
     
    NOTE:  “Garden Guide for the Rogue Valley: Vegetables, Berries and Melons” by Jackson County Master Gardener Association (OSU Extension), 2017 is available from local retailers for about $20 or can be from the Jackson County Library. This text is not required but is highly recommended.
 

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